What rash starts on the trunk?

Roseola (Sixth Disease) A rash of reddish flat or raised spots often follows. It starts on the trunk and spreads all over.

What does sporotrichosis look like?

The first symptom of cutaneous (skin) sporotrichosis is usually a small, painless bump that can develop any time from 1 to 12 weeks after exposure to the fungus. The bump can be red, pink, or purple, and usually appears on the finger, hand, or arm where the fungus has entered through a break in the skin.

Why do I have a rash on my arm?

Many medical conditions can cause skin rashes on the arms and legs. But a red rash confined to one arm usually indicates a local process as opposed to a widespread medical condition. Allergies, infections and contact with irritating chemicals often cause skin reactions, leading to a red arm rash.

What causes hot itchy rash on arms?

Allergies, infections and contact with irritating chemicals often cause skin reactions, leading to a red arm rash. A careful medical history reviewing contact with possible skin irritants or allergy-provoking substances along with an examination of the rash characteristics usually provide sufficient information to make a diagnosis.

What are the most common causes of leg rashes?

Viral rashes – Measles,chickenpox,and shingles. Common viral rashes are caused by measles,chickenpox,and shingles.

What causes a rash on the trunk?

Some viral illnesses, such as roseola, measles and chickenpox, can cause a red, bumpy rash that starts on your trunk and spreads to your extremities, but according to the Ask Dr. Sears website, these conditions are most common in children and usually have other symptoms, like fever.